Castle Mead School
Mascroft Road, Trowbridge, BA14 6GDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Castle Mead School is a primary school in Trowbridge for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 8th of 18 primary schools in Trowbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2023, report published 14 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
Castle Mead is an inclusive school. Relationships between pupils and staff are posi- tive and respectful. Pupils and staff are proud of their school. They believe in the importance of equality. Pupils value opportunities to learn about the beliefs and cultures of others. They take an interest in learning about faiths that are different to their own. At breaktimes, pupils play well together. They particularly enjoy the opportunities they have for both play and reflection outside. Pupils say that bullying is rare. They are confident that if it does occur an adult will sort it out. Pupils enjoy attending this school. The environment is calm. Pupils follow the rules of 'walking feet, voices off' when moving between classrooms. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about their roles and responsibilities. For example, they enjoy being playground leaders and members of the 'Children's Parliament'. Many pupils attend clubs and enjoy activities to develop their interests. Pupils are enthu- siastic about sports clubs, choir and gardening club. Parents say their children are happy and safe.
What the school should improve
- Teaching does not always identify pupils' misconceptions as they arise. This is especially the case for some pupils in the early stages of learning to read. This means that misconceptions persist and can hinder pupils' future learning. Leaders should ensure that staff have the expertise they need to check pupils' understanding of the curriculum and swiftly remedy any misunderstandings.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
357 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Castle Mead School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mead Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Paxcroft Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Willowbrook Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 38% met the expected standard |
| Bellefield Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| West Ashton Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Larkham
- Phone
- 01225768641
- Address
- Mascroft Road, Trowbridge, BA14 6GD
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 140223
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.